Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners
Decision Considerations - Aerospace Medical Dispositions
Item 45. Lymphatics
The following lists the most common conditions of aeromedical significance, and course of action that should be taken by the examiner as defined by the protocol and disposition in the table. Medical certificates must not be issued to an applicant with medical conditions that require deferral, or for any condition not listed that may result in sudden or subtle incapacitation without consulting the AMCD or the RFS. Medical documentation must be submitted for any condition in order to support an issuance of an airman medical certificate.
| Disease/Condition | Class | Evaluation Data | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lymphoma and Hodgkin's Disease | All | Submit a current status report and all pertinent medical reports. Include past and present treatment(s). |
Initial Special Issuance - Requires FAA Decision Followup Special Issuance's - See AASI Protocol |
| Disease/Condition | Class | Evaluation Data | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leukemia, Acute and Chronic - All Types | All | Submit a current status report and all pertinent medical reports | Requires FAA Decision |
| Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL) | All | See Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL) disposition table | See disposition table |
| Disease/Condition | Class | Evaluation Data | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adenopathy secondary to Systemic Disease or Metastasis | All | Submit a current status report and all pertinent medical reports | Requires FAA Decision |
| Lymphedema | All | Submit a current status report and all pertinent medical reports. Note if there are any motion restrictions of the involved extremity | Requires FAA Decision |
| Lymphosarcoma | All | Submit a current status report and all pertinent medical reports. Include past and present treatment(s). |
Requires FAA Decision |
Last updated: Wednesday, May 31, 2023